I think I gave my dog too much sodium by feeding him bacon. He was walking unsteadily after eating it, but now he seems alert and not lethargic. What should I do?

May 26th, 2023

My dog Aspen, a 5 1/2-year-old Great Dane, has a rash across her top lip that looks like lipstick and began a few days ago. It doesn't seem to bother her. Could it be caused by new treats she received this week? Aspen is also being treated for joint stiffness and pain but has no new medications or symptoms related to that.

August 20th, 2023

My dog, Roly, had knee reconstruction 6 days ago. His fentanyl patch, which was a 75mg one put on Friday morning, might have come off Monday morning but was left on longer as he was not walking well and might have nerve damage. Today, I tried to remove the patch, but Roly ate it. It's been 2 hours, and his pupils are still very large, but he lifts his head when I touch him. How long do the effects of the fentanyl patch take to wear off, and is there any way to tell?

June 15th, 2023

My 10-year-old dog, Shorty, has been experiencing seizures and is currently on 250mg of Keppra every 8 hours. Is this dosage safe for my 14.6 lb dog, and should I continue with this dosage over the weekend as directed by my veterinarian?

August 18th, 2023

My 16-year-old Yorkie, Bella, suddenly has weakness in her hind legs and cannot walk. She is panting, eating, and defecating normally but requires assistance to go outside. She was prescribed Apoquel for itchy skin two weeks ago, but the itching has not improved. What could be causing her hind leg weakness, and what further steps should be taken?

June 5th, 2024